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History, River Views, and Community Spirit

Independence exudes a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The downtown area is vibrant with local businesses, while residential areas offer a mix of historic homes and newer developments. There's a strong sense of community pride, evident in the well-maintained parks and active civic organizations.

Downtown Independence
COMMUNITY GUIDE · INDEPENDENCE
Independence, Polk County

City Snapshot

Population

9,828

County

Polk County

Timezone

America/Los_Angeles

Median Income

$73,361

Quick Numbers

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Polk County Fire District No.1

This Week

Board of Directors Special Meeting

2026-06-24

Stayton Fire Station

Arch Allies

2026-06-27 at 2:30 AM

Chase Matthew w/ Terri Clark

2026-06-28 at 2:30 AM

Tough Trucks

2026-06-28 at 9:00 PM

Oregon State Beavers Football vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders Football

2026-09-12

Community Leaders

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Ron Wyden

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Jeff Merkley

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Tina Kotek
Tina Kotek

Governor

Democratic Party